The Laurels of Coldwater Staff
What differentiates one skilled nursing & rehabilitation center from another? The answer is... the people who work and reside there! The people set the tone, the atmosphere, and the expectations. At The Laurels of Coldwater, we take great pride in ensuring that everyone feels like part of our family, and that they are treated as special "guests" in our home.
The Laurels of Coldwater employs a team of highly qualified medical professionals, including a Medical Director, Registered Nurses, Restorative Care Nurses, a Wound Care Nurse, state tested Certified Nursing Assistants, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and a Speech Therapist. Our on-site Rehab, Dietary, Social Work, and Activities departments provide personalized and compassionate care to each guest. From the moment you walk through the front doors, the warmth and caring of the staff will begin to gain your trust and confidence, as they strive to exceed your expectations.
Unlike other facilities that use "contracted" staff members, each member of the team at The Laurels of Coldwater is directly employed, not "contracted". Each Team Member takes great pride in portraying "The Laurel Way of Caring", as they strive for excellence in providing only the highest standard of care and services to every guest, and to every family member and visitor. Come on in! Visit a while! Let us show you our very best... let us show you The Laurel Way.
Curtis J. Covert, NHA, Administrator
Curtis graduated from Wright State University in Fairborn, Ohio with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Curtis started working with seniors while he was still in high school and as he furthered his education, he continued to work for the City of Vandalia at their Senior Center while attending college. Upon graduation from Wright State University, Curtis started his long term care career as a Customer Service Liaison for a long term care pharmacy, Beeber Pharmacy in Englewood, Ohio. As Curtis worked with nursing homes providing them with medication, he found his passion would be better served directing a facility serving the elderly. He has been a licensed nursing home administrator for 13 years and has been licensed in the States of Ohio, Indiana and Michigan. He has been the NHA at The Laurels of Coldwater since 2003 and is active in the Coldwater, Michigan community. He is a member of the Coldwater Noon Rotary and sits on the Board of the Great Start Collaborative.
Andrea Mangold, RN, Director of Nursing
Andrea received her nursing degree in 1980 from the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana. Andrea was in acute care for a number of years in literally every department in the hospital and including floor and house supervisor positions. In the acute care hospital setting, her favorite department was emergency room. In 1992 Andrea was hired as a restorative nurse at Williams County Hillside Country Living Nursing Home. In a few short months she was promoted to the Director of Nursing position. Andrea held that position for 8 years. During that time, the facility became Medicare certified. Also, the facility rebuilt a state of the art facility, achieving a great blend of home like environment and still remaining very functional for the medical staff. The last three years of state surveys with the facility, the facility was citation free. In 2000 Andrea came to The Laurels of Coldwater as the Director of Nursing Service with a lot of experience.
Shannon Witte, RN, Director of Marketing
Shannon started working in long term care performing various duties such as working in physical therapy, working as a nursing assistant and assisting with wound care while in high school. She started taking college courses the summer of her senior year in high school at Jackson Community College and received her Associate in Applied Science of Nursing in 1996. She has been in long term care as a Registered Nurse for 13 years starting as a floor nurse and moving to a Unit Manager as well as a Shift Supervisor, Restorative Nurse, Wound Care Nurse, MDS Coordinator and Assistant Director of Nursing. She is currently the Director of Marketing for The Laurels of Coldwater.
Matthew J. Graeber, OTR, RSD, Rehabilitation Services Director
Matthew grew up in Grand Ledge Michigan. He attended Western Michigan University where he graduated from the college of Health and Human Services with degrees in Occupational Therapy and Psychology in 2001. He has 14 years experience in the medical field specializing in ergonomics for 4 years and behavioral/mental health and geriatrics for 10 years. He has been the Director of Rehabilitation Services at The Laurels of Coldwater since Fall of 2007. Matthew is a Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) and has been certified by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) since 2002.